Youths of Rotaract Club of Makindye Sensitized on Gaming and its Adverse Effects
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) conducted a sensitization engagement on gaming and its adverse effects at the National Theatre on Tuesday, October 13, 2025. The session targeted members of the Rotaract Club of Makindye, emphasizing awareness among young adults about the risks associated with irresponsible gaming. The interactive dialogue featured Jackline Kamakune, […]
NLGRB, Judiciary and ODPP strengthen collaboration on Enforcement and Prosecution of Gaming Offenders
On Friday, 31st October, 2025, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a high-level stakeholder engagement with the Chief Magistrates Court Standards, Utilities and Wildlife, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) at Mestil Hotel, Nsambya. The engagement was held under the theme “Fostering Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Enforcement and […]
Youths of Rotaract Club of Makindye Sensitized on Gaming and its Adverse Effects
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) conducted a sensitization engagement on gaming and its adverse effects at the National Theatre on Tuesday, October 13, 2025. The session targeted members of the Rotaract Club of Makindye, emphasizing awareness among young adults about the risks associated with irresponsible gaming. The interactive dialogue featured Jackline Kamakune, […]
The Gaming Board – Uganda Police impound over 80 illegal gaming machines in Mbarara-Ibanda.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal gaming operations, seizing over 80 unauthorized gaming machines in Mbarara and Ibanda cities under its operation name “Mashine Haramu.” According to the NLGRB Operations Manager, Mr. Steven Tabaruka, more than 6,000 illegal gaming machines have so far been impounded across Uganda […]
Rakai Schools Lead the Charge Against Student Gambling
A recent awareness initiative by the Responsible Gaming Department across secondary schools in Rakai District is taking a firm stand against the rising threat of underage gaming and betting. This proactive campaign, targeting students, educators, and administrators, aimed to dismantle the allure of gambling by exposing its severe risks and promoting mental well-being and academic […]
Masaka District: Bar Attendant Arrested for Operating Illegal Gaming Machines
In Masaka District, a joint task force of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and the Uganda Police Force arrested Mwesigwa Patricia, a bar attendant at Namirembe Landing Site, for operating gaming machines without a licence from the Board. Acting on community tip-offs and intelligence gathered by the enforcement team, officers launched a targeted […]
Operation “Mashine Haramu” Strikes in Mpigi: Over 20 Illegal Gaming Machines Confiscated
“The message is clear: illegal gaming operations will not be tolerated. We are committed to sanitizing the gaming industry and ensuring that all activities are conducted within the confines of the law,” said the Manager Operations at the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board. “Operation ‘Mashine Haramu’ will sting – and it will continue until […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Intensifies National Crackdown on Illegal Gaming with Operation “Mashine Haramu”.
Kampala Arrest: Gaming Technician Busted with Hundreds of Motherboards! The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), in close collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, has intensified its countrywide enforcement operation dabbed Operation “Mashine Haramu” targeting illegal gaming operators, manufacturers, and suppliers. The operation is part of NLGRB’s ongoing mandate to regulate the gaming […]
NLGRB strengthens collaboration with technical leadership in Lira and Gulu Districts
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) conducted a stakeholder engagement meeting with technical staff in Lira and Gulu districts. These stakeholder engagements were held in the respective district boardrooms, aimed at enlightening leaders on the Board’s mandate, promoting responsible gaming, and fostering collaboration in enforcement and compliance. In attendance were Chief Administrative Officers […]
The Responsible Gaming Team Sensitizes Student Teachers on the Dangers of Underage Gaming at Sancta Maria Core PTC
NLGRB noted that many student teachers were unaware of the legal gaming age and that some already had mild dependencies on online betting. To address these issues, the Board recommended integrating responsible gaming into teacher training modules, creating peer-support clubs, establishing counseling services, and strengthening monitoring of learners. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory […]